Fortnite players dub iconic Wolverine Weapon X look “hideous”

Wolverine’s Weapon X skin variant is causing a stir in the Fortnite community, with fans split on the character’s comic book-accurate look.

Fortnite’s July 2 hotfix was a big one for X-Men fans, as players got a double dose of content to enjoy. For one, Battle Pass holders finally got to unlock Wastelander Magneto via a handful of in-game challenges. 

Along with that, the Magneto Power gauntlets also arrived, letting players fulfill their Magneto power fantasy. A new bunker also opened, which led to Weapon Lab X and the arrival of the newest Wolverine skin – his Weapon X variant.

But while players have overwhelmingly praised Magneto’s appearance, Wolverine’s iconic lab appearance hasn’t received the same support.

In a Fortnite Reddit thread discussing the new X-Men skins, one player said of Wolverine: “I’m sorry Wolverine fans, but I don’t like this style.”

They continued, “Never been a fan of skins made like this, and the mask is absolutely hideous.”

Others shared similar opinions, as another player said, “Wolverine’s way uglier than I thought he’d be.” Another cosigned that sentiment, saying the hero “Looks so weird in my opinion.”

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However, many defended Wolverine’s lab look due to the iconic nature of the skin. After all, the Weapon X program is how Logan became his Adamantium-powered self.

“As a comic version of Weapon X, I feel they could have done no better,” a player gushed over the skin’s debut. Many pointed out that the criticism was due to players not having read “that comic,” presumably, Wolverine’s Weapon X piece where this iconic, albeit scary, look comes from.

Players can purchase the Weapon X Wolverine skin for 2,000 V-Bucks in Fortnite’s Item Shop, which includes a style that removes the “hideous” mask.